DFIR Analyst
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CyberGate Defense is seeking a DFIR Analyst to lead incident response and digital forensic investigations. The role requires 3-5 years of experience in digital forensics and incident response, proficiency with forensic tools, and strong analytical skills.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and participate in all phases of the incident response lifecycle
- Conduct in depth digital forensic investigations to identify root cause, scope, and impact of security incidents
- Collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence from various sources (e.g., endpoints, networks, cloud environments)
- Utilize forensic tools and techniques to reconstruct events, identify attacker methodologies, and attribute threats
- Develop and implement incident containment and eradication strategies
- Prepare detailed incident reports, including technical findings, remediation recommendations, and lessons learned
- Collaborate with internal teams and external partners during incident response efforts
- Contribute to the development and improvement of DFIR processes, playbooks, and tools
- Stay current with the latest threat intelligence, attack techniques, and forensic methodologies
- Provide training and mentorship to junior team members
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Minimum of 3 5 years of experience in digital forensics and incident response
- Strong understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), network protocols, and cloud platforms
- Proficiency with industry standard forensic tools (e.g., EnCase, FTK, X Ways, Volatility) and incident response platforms
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and analysis
- In depth knowledge of common attack vectors, malware analysis, and threat intelligence
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Responsibilities
- Lead and participate in all phases of the incident response lifecycle, including preparation, detection and analysis, containment, eradication, recovery, and post incident activity.
- Conduct in depth digital forensic investigations to identify the root cause, scope, and impact of security incidents.
- Collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence from various sources (e.g., endpoints, networks, cloud environments).
- Utilize forensic tools and techniques to reconstruct events, identify attacker methodologies, and attribute threats.
- Develop and implement incident containment and eradication strategies.
- Prepare detailed incident reports, including technical findings, remediation recommendations, and lessons learned.
- Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., IT, legal, compliance) and external partners (e.g., law enforcement, third party vendors) during incident response efforts.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of DFIR processes, playbooks, and tools.
- Stay current with the latest threat intelligence, attack techniques, and forensic methodologies.
- Provide training and mentorship to junior team members.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Minimum of 3 5 years of experience in digital forensics and incident response.
- Strong understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), network protocols, and cloud platforms.
- Proficiency with industry standard forensic tools (e.g., EnCase, FTK, X Ways, Volatility) and incident response platforms.
- Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and analysis.
- In depth knowledge of common attack vectors, malware analysis, and threat intelligence.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely.
Preferred Certifications
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
- GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM)
- CompTIA CySA+
- EC Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH)
Skills
- Technical Skills: Digital evidence collection and preservation, Malware analysis, Network forensics, Host forensics, Memory forensics, Cloud forensics, Log analysis, Threat hunting, Vulnerability management
- Soft Skills: Calmness under pressure, Attention to detail, Problem solving, Communication (written and verbal), Teamwork and collaboration, Adaptability, Critical thinking
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